Teachers Will Not Be Silent.
ARTUZ is a movement of teachers organising across rural and urban Zimbabwe to defend dignity, fight for fair wages, and protect the future of public education.
Zimbabwe’s Teachers Are Being Pushed to the Edge
This situation is not normal.
And it will not change unless teachers organise.
ARTUZ exists to turn frustration into collective power.
When Teachers Organise, Things Change
Thousands of organised teachers cannot.
Our Core Battles
Living Wages for Teachers
Teachers cannot deliver quality education while trapped in poverty. ARTUZ is fighting for salaries that reflect the dignity and responsibility of the profession.
Defending Labour Rights
Building Teacher Leadership
Education Justice
This Movement Needs You
ARTUZ is growing across Zimbabwe because teachers know silence will not solve this crisis. Whether you teach in a rural school or an urban classroom, your voice matters. Anyone who believes in defending teachers and protecting education can be part of this movement.
Latest Movement Updates
ARTUZ Statement on Government Announcement of Annual Bonus Payments for Public Sector Workers
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) acknowledges the government's decision to release annual bonuses for public sector workers in two installments. However, while this gesture is appreciated, it falls short of adequately addressing the economic...
ARTUZ Calls for debt relief for civil servants.
18 September 2024 The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe, ARTUZ is seriously concerned with the debt levels among teachers. A survey conducted by the Union has revealed that around 30% of teachers are earning incomes below USD 80 monthly, around 70% lose...
ARTUZ THIRD TERM 2024 schools opening report.
02 September 2024 The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe, ARTUZ conducted a survey on the state of preparedness for schools opening. The survey focused on the following pillars; Learner preparedness Teacher preparedness School preparednessThe key findings...
Teachers Speak
"We cannot teach hungry while our own families are struggling."
"ARTUZ gave us the courage to stand together."
"This union reminds teachers that we have power."
Stand With Zimbabwe’s Teachers
Support can include:
• Partner organisations
• International solidarity
• Donations or campaign support
Ongoing Projects & Initiatives
Safe Schools Campaign
